Garage Door Maintenance & Repair

Nothing can be more devastating than your house catching on fire. You work hard to maintain your home, and the last thing you want is for all your effort to go waste in an accidental fire. While you might think house fires are uncommon, you are going to want to take every precaution to ensure the safety of yourself and your family.

Many people don’t realize how precious some of their commodities are until they lose them. Simple things like having fresh water, air conditioning, and electricity are taken for granted until we lose them. Luckily, we have strong sources for these things, so incidents where we lose them don’t happen very often. However, when they do, it can be incredibly inconvenient. Losing electricity usually means losing the ability to flush your toilet, access hot water, and even prepare a simple meal.

With the garage door closed, does the temperature rise or drop? Do you notice drafts without the windows open? Those are both good signs that your door’s weatherstripping needs to be replaced.

Every year homeowners make that last-minute dash to their favorite hardware store or garden center for supplies to winterize their home and garage. This year you're in luck. We might be able to save you a few dollars on your energy bill.

Smart technology is taking the home goods industry by storm, and garage doors are no exception to the rule. With the innovation in this new line of LiftMaster garage door openers by Chamberlain, you’ll have to see it to believe it.

The area you live in can dictate part of your decision. You need to look at what energy sources are available where you live. There are heating systems that run on electricity, natural gas, other fuel and wood. You’ll also want to compare what the cost is to operate each kind of heating system.

You know that feeling when you walk into your garage to do some work on a project or use your home gym, only to get hit by that heavy dampness, whether it be cold damp or a hot, humid burst of air. It's not inviting either way, and it can actually lead to serious problems in your garage like mold and mildew or even corrosion. No matter what climate you live in, you need to find a way to combat the humidity in your garage for good. Here are some helpful tips for all seasons and climates.

Have you ever sat and wondered what a torsion spring is? Or maybe how it works in your garage door system? This might not be something you think about until a spring breaks or you are in need of a new garage door system. The spring system in your garage counterbalances the weight of your garage door. This is done so you can easily open the door manually or use an electric door opener to open it for you.

You naturally want your garage door to last for a long time. If you are like most people, you do not even think about your garage door very often. The only time you think about it is when there is something wrong or when you start to notice rust spots.

With all the tasks that need to be completed when running a small business considering your garage doors may often slip off the list of priorities. Even though your larger doors aren’t in the residential category, as they are likely 10 feet wide and 12 feet high, they still need to be properly maintained.